“Do you have any pink lipstick? I ended up losing mine and…woah!” Stella was always the one who loved dressing in princess or glam outfits for Halloween, but I on the other hand like the horror side. I was dressed in my Camp Crystal Lake counselor t-shirt with retro shorts, and tube socks. I may have went a little over board with the fake blood and rips in my shirt, but I was going more of the trying to survive a serial killer versus slutty camp counselor.
“Like it? Top drawer in my night stand there should be one.” I finished with the last spot of blood and went to my closet to put my converse on.
“I love the retro outfit, but the blood not so much.” Stella was never one for any horror movies that featured blood, so most movies she has never seen.
“Holy shit, what happened to being a princess?” I turned around to see Stella in the classic Playboy bunny outfit with thigh highs and black heels.
“Well Ezra overheard what I was planning and I found out he bought a prince costume. Brad will literally flip out because he is going as Trojan with the rest of his frat. I can’t show up matching with Ezra, so I picked something he would never think I would wear.” She did a little spin around and she honestly looked great.
“You look hot. Knox and Ezra are in for a surprise.” I started to laugh and so did Stella. She knew too that both of them were going to go ballistic when they see her.
“Honestly I’m more dressed than any of Knox’s flings combined. Ezra on the other hand has no right to say anything about the way I dress.” True, but it still will hurt him seeing all the guys and Brad stare at her. I hope one day she realizes that Ezra is in love with her.
“Very true.”
We decided we were going to go with Declan, so we both did about three shots while we waited for him. Stella was already starting to get buzzed and I was feeling about the same.
The door bell rang and I decided to have a little fun before we left. I answered the door and whispered to Declan, “Stella is almost drunk and I want to play a little prank. Will you chase me into the kitchen where she is at?” He nodded his head eagerly and we both gave each other a fist bump.
I started to run towards the kitchen while screaming, “Help Me! Help Me!” Stella jumped off the stool, but when she saw Declan, she darted right out the kitchen door. So much for helping me. Declan and I fell into a fit of laughter to the point where we were both on the ground.
“Real funny guys. I almost peed myself you scared me so bad.” Stella was easy to frighten and it wasn’t the first or last time I have done something like this on Halloween to her.
“At least I know if there is ever a serial killer trying to kill me, you’ll be the first out the door.”
“Learn to run faster.” What a smart ass she is.
“Are you guys ready?” Declan shook his keys in his hand and we all headed towards his car. The rest of the guys were already there making sure everything was going to plan.
“Are we picking up Brad or is he meeting you there?” I asked Stella since I had no idea what the plan was for tonight.
“He’s going to show up with his frat and then come find me.”
“Brad Reynolds?” Declan asked Stella.
“Yeah that’s him. Are you guys friends or something?”
“Knew him when we played football as kids.” Declan really didn’t elaborate much more than that, but his tone sounded like there was more. I had to try to remember when the next time I am alone with Declan to ask him more about Brad.
The rest of the ride was all of us trying to sing to the radio. The warehouse was in the country side, so the radio signal was fading in and out to where we had to try and remember the lyrics. We laughed while Stella kept messing up and I felt like it was a good start of the night.
“We are here ladies.” I stopped singing and looked out the window to see the creepy warehouse were the party was happening. All around the warehouse was Halloween decorations and college kids in costumes with red solo cups. You can see the strobe lights and fog through the building’s windows.
“The guys really went all out on this.” Declan said and both me and Stella agreed. The inside of the warehouse looked like Halloween threw up. Spider webs covered every surface, orange and purple lights looked over the dance floor, and there were mannequins dressed like Michael Myers, Freddy Kruger, Jason Vorhees, and others.
“Guys look!” Declan was posing next to the mannequin dressed like Jason. If I didn’t know he was behind the mask, I would think he was just another mannequin like the rest.
“I can’t.” Stella wasn’t one for anything scary. She turned away from Declan and spotted Brad with the rest of his fraternity. I waved her off and she went prancing over to him.
“Let’s grab a beer before you scare another girl.” I started to lead the way to the keg.
“Maybe not the best costume to try and get laid in.” I punched his arm and got in line for the keg. Declan had it in his mind that maybe one of his one night stands could replace Abby, but when you find your person, no one else will ever replace them. Trust me, I tried.
“Good, you can use a break.” Declan got a crack out of my response and started laughing. We were actually having a good time off in the corner with each other just joking around and laughing our asses off. It was a needed fresh breath of air from
